The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons. Due to commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band's 1984 self-titled debut album, which instead featured guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. Slovak rejoined for their second album, Freaky Styley (1985), and Irons for their third, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987). Irons left after Slovak died of a drug overdose in June 1988.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother's Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly on tour in 1992. After a series of temporary guitarists, he was replaced by Dave Navarro, who appeared on the group's sixth album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Frusciante and Kiedis struggled with drug addiction throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, following Navarro's departure, Frusciante rejoined the band. Their seventh album, Californication (1999), became their biggest commercial success, with 16 million copies sold worldwide. By the Way (2002) and Stadium Arcadium (2006) were also successful; Stadium Arcadium was their first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Frusciante left again in 2009 to focus on his solo career; he was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who appeared on I'm with You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), before Frusciante rejoined in 2019. They released their 12th album, Unlimited Love, in 2022.
The Chili Peppers' mix of hard rock, funk and hip hop has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock and nu metal. Kiedis said the band were early to combine "hardcore funk and hip-hop-style vocals", and suggested they had influenced Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and Linkin Park. Smith said, "Certainly Anthony's singing style and voice lends itself to being unique, and nobody sounds like him. The cool thing about it is we can play any style of music whether it's hard and fast, or loud or quiet, slow or medium, whatever it is; rock or funk, and it still sounds like us. I'm proud of that because sometimes bands don't have that strong personality where you go, 'Oh, that's boom, right away.'"
The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In April 2012. The induction lineup was Kiedis, Flea, Smith, Klinghoffer, Frusciante, Slovak (represented by his brother James), Irons and Martinez; Frusciante was invited, but did not attend. Navarro and Sherman were not inducted; Sherman said he felt "dishonored". The band performed "By the Way", "Give It Away" and "Higher Ground", which included Irons and Martinez on drums. It was the first time Kiedis and Flea had performed with Irons in more than 20 years.
In 2003, Rolling Stone released their first list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 310 and Californication at 399. In 2012, a revised list was released, with Californication at 401. In 2020, Rolling Stone released another version of the list, with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 186 and Californication at 286.
The band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31, 2022. George Clinton, Woody Harrelson and Bob Forrest unveiled the star at the ceremony.
The Brothers Cup
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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With the pop of a snap and the flip of a flap the cups went up like a natural fact
It was our shoulder space that made the perfect place
For the magic of the cup to style out with grace
With a tight turn twist and a slight swerve swank
The brothers cup kissed with a kick ass clank
We are the brothers cup we like to get it up
Give it up to this planet full of strife we're the brothers cup cuttin' sharp as a knife
With the pop of a snap and the flip of a flap the cups went up like a natural fact
So love all your brothers and love all your sisters
Love all the misses and love all the misters
Don't be shy when you're sharin' your kisses
The brothers cup kiss and we ain't sissies
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
Get it
Do it
Do it, alright, keep it, keep it
It is our notion that the perfect peace potion can be found in the wake of the green sea's motion
The long rocking swell of the mighty blue ocean is the cradle of peace it's the perfect peace motion
Give it up to this planet full of strife we're the brothers cup cuttin' sharp as a knife
With the power of the cup we are about to astound all your preconceptions they will come unbound
We are the brothers cup coming to your town bringing tubs of love we're going to spread it around
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup) we like to get it up
(We're the brothers cup) we like to get it up
(We're the brothers cup) we like to get it up
"The Brothers Cup" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is an upbeat song with a catchy tune that talks about the unbreakable bond two brothers share. The song's theme is about love, brotherhood, and spreading positivity in a world that's full of strife. The brothers in the song are cutting sharp like a knife, indicating their strength and boldness in the face of difficulties. The line 'the pop of a snap' and 'flip of a flap' denote the ease with which they move as one unit, with perfect coordination.
The song's central metaphor is about two brothers holding cups and making perfect moves, representing the ease with which they move through life together. The song also touches upon the idea that peace can be found in the vastness of the ocean, and the brothers' love is as deep and mighty as the blue ocean itself. The song ends with the statement that the brothers are coming to your town, bringing with them "tubs of love."
Overall, "The Brothers Cup" is an upbeat and energetic song that celebrates the bond of brotherhood and encourages the spread of love and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Give it up to this planet full of strife we're the brothers cup cuttin' sharp as a knife
We acknowledge the challenges of this world, but we're here to make a difference as the Brothers Cup, commanding attention and making an impact with our sharpness and precision.
With the pop of a snap and the flip of a flap the cups went up like a natural fact
Our skills are so effortless that when we snap and flip our cups, they fly up smoothly and without hesitation like it's a natural occurrence.
It was our shoulder space that made the perfect place
For the magic of the cup to style out with grace
With a tight turn twist and a slight swerve swank
The brothers cup kissed with a kick ass clank
Our body positioning is key to making the cup tricks look magical and graceful. The way our shoulders align makes it the perfect spot for the cup to showcase its magic with a twist and turn before hitting a hard surface with a resounding clank.
We are the brothers cup we like to get it up
We are confident in who we are and what we do. We take pride in our skills and are unafraid to flaunt them to get the desired result.
So love all your brothers and love all your sisters
Love all the misses and love all the misters
Don't be shy when you're sharin' your kisses
The brothers cup kiss and we ain't sissies
Love and acceptance for all is important to us. We're not scared to express affection and spread love to everyone, regardless of gender or orientation. We are confident in our masculinity and embrace it fully.
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
Get it
Do it
Do it, alright, keep it, keep it
We're the Brothers Cup, and we own it. We're commanding you to get on our level and keep it alive. We've got the skills, and we're not afraid to show them.
It is our notion that the perfect peace potion can be found in the wake of the green sea's motion
The long rocking swell of the mighty blue ocean is the cradle of peace it's the perfect peace motion
We believe that peace can be found in the tranquility of the ocean's movement. The long, gentle waves can act as a cradle of peace, and being surrounded by this kind of energy is the perfect recipe for serenity.
With the power of the cup we are about to astound all your preconceptions they will come unbound
We are the brothers cup coming to your town bringing tubs of love we're going to spread it around
Our skills with the cups have the power to amaze and wow audiences. We will shatter preconceived notions and make people see things in a different way. We will take our skills on tour and spread love and positivity wherever we go.
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup)
(We're the brothers cup) we like to get it up
(We're the brothers cup) we like to get it up
(We're the brothers cup) we like to get it up
We are the Brothers Cup, and we like to flaunt our skills and take pride in our abilities. Our confidence is contagious, and we're unafraid to spread it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL PETER BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CLIFF MARTINEZ, JACK SHERMAN
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